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02-19-2011 | 01:57 PM

#14446

DLS II

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From: Rantoul,Il

Thanks! As you can see, the HPI Civic body is to narrow. The selection of 225mm bodies is limited- so shrinking it is pretty much my only viable option. Don

02-19-2011 | 02:15 PM

#14447

monkeyracing

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Have you tried the HPI Miata? It's roomy.

02-19-2011 | 02:21 PM

#14448

DLS II

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No I haven't, I was hoping something in 210mm would fit once I shrunk it. A Fiat 850? Has anyone ordered from RC Mart? They have Colt bodies-are they wide enough? Shipping charges with RC Mart?(standard-not expedited) Don

02-19-2011 | 03:52 PM

#14449

SoCalGuy

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Hi All.
I need a beginner class in differential adjustments. It seems most of you recommend a "tight" diff. How does that effect handling, steering, etc., versus a "Loose" diff. with regards to the M-05 (FWD)?
Thanks in advance.
SoCal.

And to ask a prior question; any good pre-painted mini bodies out there?

Last edited by SoCalGuy; 02-19-2011 at 03:54 PM. Reason: .

02-19-2011 | 04:20 PM

#14450

cartix

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DLS II

Hi, I'm working on my mini. It is currently 225mm wheelbase, but I'm going to shrink it to 210mm. I need a body-suggestions? Obviously something with a "nose". Wt. is 1330 grams, width(trac) is 167mm. The weight is not completely set as it's going to get a new chassis out of .125 G10 versus .093(to much flex) and a 2s lipo. Thanks, Don

Nice work! How does it handle?

02-19-2011 | 04:33 PM

#14451

lupin_au

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalGuy

Well I found a "tight" diff just helps drive out of the corners. Stops the inside wheel from spinning as much and gives a little more drive to the outside wheel.
But I also noticed it makes the car slightly different to drive.

I run the TA-03 ball diff.

02-19-2011 | 05:30 PM

#14452

DLS II

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It handles pretty well-although I've yet to be able to compare it to a M03 or M05. Don

02-20-2011 | 04:51 AM

#14453

pimoy_boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BumFacedGoat

i run an m03. almost unbrakeable and really ez to work on. a lot of my buddies run m05's but i reckon they arent very ez to work on.
m04 and m06 are rwd, much harder to drive

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeyracing

The M-03 is the easiest car to deal with for your first mini. They are very easy to work on and fun to drive.

I would say the most essential hop ups are better axles, shorter springs and good tires.

Everything else is just shiny.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidecarphil1

i have both M03 and M05 , after 1st having problems with the M05 i have worked hard on it and now it is AS quick as the M03s in the club ,

I love it and it is more prodictable then the M03 and more consistant

all though no quicker , i like it more

and as for mantinance i can strip the gearbox and rebuild it as quick as i could with my M03 so there is no time worries there

M05 for those who like to tinker M03 fo those who like to build and drive

Quote:

Originally Posted by trerc

Buy an m03 Swift, http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMFV9&P=7

Some universals. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMFV9&P=7

TRF shocks w springs. http://cgi.ebay.com/54000-Tamiya-M-Chassis-Aluminum-Damper-Set-4-/200562365603?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&ha sh=item2eb272d4a3

Orion Rocket Lipo. http://cgi.ebay.com/Team-Orion-Rocket-4000mAh-25C-7-4V-LiPo-RC-Battery-TRX-/230586678198?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&ha sh=item35b0097bb6

and some bearings and you will be set with a capable mini.

hi guys noted with thanks

02-20-2011 | 06:33 AM

#14454

hdsport82

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Anyone know where I can get parts for M01? Besides ebay and the WTB section.

02-20-2011 | 10:21 AM

#14455

Firefox

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Any pics of the plated M05 chassis assembled ?

02-20-2011 | 01:41 PM

#14456

RossoTorro

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Yes...

Taken with Sony Ericsson X10 Mini pro...

We run ezrun and foams on our track, since all have same tires and esc/motor combos the racing is very close!

02-20-2011 | 01:46 PM

#14457

Firefox

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Thanks.
I need to replace some chassis parts and thought I might try the plated set.

Do you run the 13T motor ?

I was thinking of a 17 turn myself.

thanks

02-20-2011 | 01:48 PM

#14458

RossoTorro

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We run ezrun 35A with 13T motors, perfect blend between speed and battery consumption. Cheap system that works equal for all.

Also have the black and red plated chassi, 2 of each, going to bulid one each...

02-20-2011 | 10:24 PM

#14459

Showbiz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RossoTorro

I agreed with this.

I have run 11.5T and feeling good about it but I always bite the other dust on the track lol.

Now, they using boost-able speed, which I don't have.